A new medal celebrating last year’s coronation of King Charles III has opened nominations to honor those who have made a significant contribution to Canada, their province or the local community.
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To mark the historic occasion of Charles becoming the new monarch after the 70-year reign of his mother, Queen Elizabeth ll, on May 6 of last year, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the creation of the King Charles III’s Coronation Medal.
A total of 30,000 medals will be awarded, including 4,000 specifically for members of the Armed Forces and another 1,000 for federal public service employees.
On Thursday, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae called for nominations from the local community.
“There are so many great Ontarians who live in Perth-Wellington,” Rae said in a release. “I encourage all residents to think about nominating a deserving individual in their communities for a King Charles III Coronation Medal.”
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In order to qualify for a medal, nominees should have made a significant contribution to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region or community, or have made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada. They also must have been alive on the day of the coronationalthough the award can be made posthumously.
A two-sided medal, the front features a crowned and robed King Charles, with the words “CHARLES III DEI GRATIA REX” and “CANADA,” while the back has a ring of frosted triangular shapes, with the image of pennants displayed for a celebration. The medal boasts the Canadian Royal Cypher in its center, and is inscribed with the date of the coronation and the words “VIVAT REX,” which mean “Long live the King.”
Suggestions for nominees include, but are not limited to, first responders and front-line workers, veterans and veteran organizations, community leaders, and volunteers. Nominations can be on the MPP’s websiteor at his constituent office in Stratford, and are open until midnight on Sept. 9.
The nickel medal, manufactured by the Royal Canadian Mint, was designed by Cathy Bursey-Sabourin, fraser herald at the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
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